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    Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol fight purse: How much money will both boxers earn for blockbuster Saudi fight?

    ARTUR BETERBIEV and Dmitry Bivol are finally set to battle it out for the undisputed light-heavyweight titles after the postponement – and they’ll be fighting for a huge purse too.Beterbiev, 39, is boxing’s only champion to have a 100% KO-ratio which he has held since November 2017.Both fighter are set for a huge paydayCredit: GettyThe Russian heavy-hitter unified his three belts (WBC, IBF, WBO) in a second-round TKO victory over Joe Smith Jr in 2022 and has successfully defended them twice.But Beterbiev now comes up against the WBA titleholder who is well-known for handing icon Canelo Alvarez only the second loss of his career two years ago.And similar to Beterbiev, Bivol has won all of his previous fights including a June TKO triumph over Malik Zinad.A fight like this deserves a huge purse, and SunSport can reveal how much money each boxer will get.Read more on boxingWhat is the Beterbiev vs Bivol fight purse?The official figures for Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol are yet to be revealed, but both fighters are guaranteed to take home millions.Reports suggest they will make around $10million (£7.6m) each.This could be Beterbiev’s highest purse to date with his previous fight against Callum Smith earning him a winning bid of $2.1m.Bivol’s financial history reveals that he has earned significant purses in his recent fights.Most read in BoxingMost notably his win against Canelo Alvarez which he reportedly took home $5m.What has been said?Artur Beterbiev said he feels young despite his age and the recent injury that caused the initial postponement of the fight.The champ told Fight Hub TV: “I feel young. I’m 39, but I’m young.“As long as everything is going well, I’m enjoying this work, this job. I can’t say. If no injuries, I will continue. “We always prepare for 12 rounds. We never prepare for four rounds or one round. We always prepare for the maximum.”Who is on the Beterbiev vs Bivol undercard? More

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    Skye Nicolson vs Raven Chapman: UK start time, live stream, TV channel, full card for Saudi super show

    SKYE NICOLSON is defending her WBC featherweight title this weekend in the biggest fight of her career yet. The Aussie sensation, 29, takes on Queensberry fighter Raven Chapman on the undercard of Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol. Skye Nicolson and Raven Chapman will be making history in Saudi ArabiaNicolson, who fights for Matchroom Boxing, is undefeated as a pro so far, winning all 11 of her bouts, with 10 of them coming by decision. Chapman will be her toughest test, yet, however, and is also undefeated at 9-0. The fight is the first women’s world title clash to take place in Saudi Arabia. Nicolson has long targeted a fight with Amanada Serrano, who is a seven-weight world champion. When is Nicolson vs Chapman?Nicolson vs Chapman will take place this weekend on Saturday, October 12. The bout will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Ring-walks for Nicolson vs Chapman are likely to get underway at around 8pm UK time. What channel is it on and can it be live streamed?DAZN PPV, Sky Sports Box Office and TNT Sports Box Office will all broadcast Nicolson’s fight against Chapman.TNT Sports and DAZN have both priced the event at £19.99, while you can purchase the fight on Sky Sports for the slightly cheaper price of £19.95.You can live stream the huge bill on either the DAZN app, discovery+ or Sky Sports Box Office app, depending on which PPV you purchase.Alternatively, you can follow all the action via SunSport’s LIVE BLOG.Beterbiev vs Bivol full card More

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    Major broadcast change announced for boxing’s biggest fights ahead of Fury vs Usyk rematch and Anthony Joshua next bout

    A MAJOR broadcast change has been announced which has huge implications on Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua.Sports streaming service DAZN has struck an exclusive partnership with Riyadh Season, led by Saudi boxing supremo Turki Alalshikh. Oleksandr Usyk beat Tyson Fury in MayCredit: PADAZN have been in the boxing business since 2018 and launched a pay-per-view platform in 2022. The streaming app have been involved in every Riyadh Season event since it entered the boxing market in 2023. And now DAZN have become the global distributor and exclusive digital streaming app for Riyadh Season events. It means any sport DAZN have rights for, from football and boxing, can only be streamed on their platform. READ MORE IN BOXINGBut SunSport understands traditional TV networks like Sky Sports and TNT Sports will still have the option to air fights on PPV. In a boost to boxing fans, DAZN, Sky and TNT have all worked together to joint broadcast huge fight nights. Dmitry Bivol and Artur Beterbiev clash in a light-heavyweight undisputed title decider on Saturday. And the battle of the unbeatens airs on all three networks. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAs did Joshua’s knockout loss to Daniel Dubois, which marked Alalshikh’s first event in Britain. But it remains to be seen whether all three channels will share rights for Fury’s December 21 rematch with Oleksandr Usyk. DAZN also has the UK rights for NFL, Professional Fighters League MMA, Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship boxing and Saudi football. PlayStation appears to predict what will happen in mouthwatering Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk rematch with brutal clip More

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    Chris Eubank Jr vs Kamil Szeremeta: Stream, TV channel and full card for huge fight in Riyadh

    CHRIS EUBANK JR makes his long-awaited return to the ring against Polish star Kamil Szeremeta – and it is not to be missed!Boxing fans haven’t seen Eubank Jr in action since his technical KO victory over Liam Smith in September 2023.Chris Eubank Jr beat Liam Smith twice in a yearCredit: ReutersAnd that was the second successive time he had beaten Smith in a year, as well as winning four consecutive fights on the bounce.However, Eubank Jr could be in for a tough test as his upcoming opponent Szeremeta is undefeated in his last six encounters.But both of Szeremeta’s career defeats have been by a knockout – which Eubank Jr is known for winning by having secured 24 KO triumphs.Find out all of the information about this huge match below as it features on the undercard of another mouthwatering encounter.Read more on Chris Eubank JrWhen is Chris Eubank Jr vs Kamil Szeremeta?Chris Eubank Jr vs Kamil Szeremeta will take place on Saturday, October 12.Ring-walk times are expected to be around 9pm BST – 4pm ET and 8pm locallyKingdom Arena in Riyadh is the chosen venue and it can host approximately 26,000 spectators. The fight will be 12 rounds in the Middleweight divisionIt is scheduled to be on the undercard of the championship match between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol.What TV channel is Chris Eubank Jr vs Kamil Szeremeta on and can it be live streamed?Chris Eubank Jr vs Kamil Szeremeta will be broadcast LIVE on DAZN PPVDAZN PPV can be streamed in both the UK and US.The full card is also likely to be shown on TNT Sports in the UK.What is the full card?Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol; For the IBF, WBC, WBO and WBA light heavyweight titlesChris Eubank Jr. vs. Kamil Szeremeta; MiddleweightFabio Wardley vs. Frazer Clarke; For Wardley’s British heavyweight titleJai Opetaia vs. Jack Massey; For Opetaia’s IBF cruiserweight title Ben Whittaker vs. Liam Cameron; Light heavyweightSkye Nicolson vs. Raven Chapman; For Nicolson’s WBC women’s featherweight title Mohammaed Alakel vs. Jesus Gonzalez; LightweightWhat has been said?Four-time world champion Carl Froch had some harsh words to say about Chris Eubank Jr.Most read in BoxingFroch said: “It’ll just be another knockover fight, won’t it? It’ll be a glorified sparring session just to get him back in the ring after his year layoff, which is the problem with Chris Eubank Jr, what is he, 34-years-old? “He’s having a year out of the ring at a time. I don’t think he’s got any ambition to become an actual bonafide world champion.”I think Chris Eubank Jr just wants to make money and that’s it. If pro boxing is not for you, that’s fine. I get it. “It’s a tough sport and it’s a lifestyle and you’ve got to be 100 percent committed and dedicated – and Chris Eubank Jr isn’t.” More

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    Chris Eubank Jr vs Kamil Szeremeta: Start time, stream, TV channel and full card for huge fight in Riyadh

    CHRIS EUBANK JR makes his long-awaited return to the ring against Polish star Kamil Szeremeta – and it is not to be missed!Boxing fans haven’t seen Eubank Jr in action since his technical KO victory over Liam Smith in September 2023.Chris Eubank Jr beat Liam Smith twice in a yearCredit: ReutersAnd that was the second successive time he had beaten Smith in a year, as well as winning four consecutive fights on the bounce.However, Eubank Jr could be in for a tough test as his upcoming opponent Szeremeta is undefeated in his last six encounters.But both of Szeremeta’s career defeats have been by a knockout – which Eubank Jr is known for winning by having secured 24 KO triumphs.Find out all of the information about this huge match below as it features on the undercard of another mouthwatering encounter.Read more on Chris Eubank JrWhen is Chris Eubank Jr vs Kamil Szeremeta?Chris Eubank Jr vs Kamil Szeremeta will take place on Saturday, October 12.Ring-walk times are expected to be around 9pm BST – 4pm ET and 8pm locallyKingdom Arena in Riyadh is the chosen venue and it can host approximately 26,000 spectators. The fight will be 12 rounds in the Middleweight divisionIt is scheduled to be on the undercard of the championship match between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol.What TV channel is Chris Eubank Jr vs Kamil Szeremeta on and can it be live streamed?Chris Eubank Jr vs Kamil Szeremeta will be broadcast LIVE on DAZN PPV.You can subscribe to DAZN in the UK for £9.99-a-month on a 12-month deal.A flexible pass, worth £19.99-a-month, is also available, and you can cancel anytime.DAZN PPV can be streamed in both the UK and US.The full card is also likely to be shown on TNT Sports in the UK.What is the full card?Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol; For the IBF, WBC, WBO and WBA light heavyweight titlesChris Eubank Jr. vs. Kamil Szeremeta; MiddleweightFabio Wardley vs. Frazer Clarke; For Wardley’s British heavyweight titleJai Opetaia vs. Jack Massey; For Opetaia’s IBF cruiserweight title Ben Whittaker vs. Liam Cameron; Light heavyweightSkye Nicolson vs. Raven Chapman; For Nicolson’s WBC women’s featherweight title Mohammaed Alakel vs. Jesus Gonzalez; LightweightWhat has been said?Four-time world champion Carl Froch had some harsh words to say about Chris Eubank Jr.Most read in BoxingFroch said: “It’ll just be another knockover fight, won’t it? It’ll be a glorified sparring session just to get him back in the ring after his year layoff, which is the problem with Chris Eubank Jr, what is he, 34-years-old? “He’s having a year out of the ring at a time. I don’t think he’s got any ambition to become an actual bonafide world champion.”I think Chris Eubank Jr just wants to make money and that’s it. If pro boxing is not for you, that’s fine. I get it. “It’s a tough sport and it’s a lifestyle and you’ve got to be 100 percent committed and dedicated – and Chris Eubank Jr isn’t.” More

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    Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois: Who are the commentators and presenters for huge Wembley bout?

    ANTHONY JOSHUA and Daniel Dubois are days away from locking horns in front of a packed Wembley crowd – so it’s only right that there is a star-studded punditry team to match.TNT Sports, Sky Sports AND Dazn will broadcast the huge all-British showdown.Anthony Joshua is all set to take on Daniel DuboisCredit: PAThis means we could witness a record-breaking figure of people tuning in to see whether AJ can continue his impressive run.Joshua, 34, hasn’t lost since his 2022 defeat against Oleksandr Uysk – the Francis Ngannou victory earlier this year made it five in a row.While Dubois left his last opponent Filip Hrgovic with cuts under both eyes before securing a TKO win.There’s no telling which way this thrilling bout will go with both itching to get their hands on the vacant IBF heavyweight belt.Read more on Anthony JoshuaBut we do know who the punditry team will be, and SunSport can reveal all.Who are the commentators and presenters for Joshua vs Dubois?TNT Sports Box OfficeTNT Sports Box Office has announced that TV favourite Laura Woods will be their main fight presenter.Former boxing champions Carl Frampton and Lennox Lewis will join Woods along with pundit legend Steve Bunce.Most read in BoxingWhile live commentary duties have been left in the safe hands of Darren Fletcher and Richie Woodhall.DAZN Mike Costello is the lead commentator for DAZN boxing coverage and will be the main man for AJ vs Dubois.Sergio Mora, Todd Grisham and former WBC Cruiserweight champion Tony Bellew are also expected to be on the panel.Sky Sports Box OfficeAnna Woodhouse is the lead presenter for Sky Sports and is expected to be your lady on the mic for this huge fight.Woodhouse will be joined by Adam Smith, Andy Scott, Johnny Nelson and Matt Macklin.ANTHONY JOSHUA VS DANIEL DUBOIS: All the information you need ahead of huge world title fight at WembleyWhat time is Joshua vs Dubois?Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois will take place from approximately 10:45pm BST.But this depends on the length of the undercard bouts.READ MORE SUN STORIESTNT Sports Box Office, Sky Sports Box Office and DAZN will all broadcast the huge event.Who else is on the Joshua vs Dubois card?Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois – for IBF heavyweight titleJosh Kelly vs Liam SmithJoshua Buatsi vs Willy Hutchinson – for interim WBO light-heavyweight titleAnthony Cacace vs Josh Warrington – for IBF and IBO super-featherweight titleTyler Denny vs Hamzah Sheeraz Mark Chamberlain vs Josh Padley More

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    Misfits Boxing 17 full card – how to watch HUGE card from Dublin

    MISFITS BOXING returns on Saturday night as some of the UK’s biggest internet stars head to Dublin.KSI was due to main event Series 17 in a wild 2vs1 showdown against Slim and Anthony Taylor.Premier League title winner Danny Simpson will face Danny Aarons in DublinCredit: @dannysimpson/XBut the CEO of Misfits Boxing was forced to pull out of the handicap bout after sustaining an injury.KSI has not fought since suffering his first defeat to Tommy Fury in October.Now headlining the bill for the first Misifts show in Ireland is TikTok star HSTikkyTokky and former Love Islander George Fensom as the two go head-to-head.Premier League title winner Danny Simpson will make his boxing debut against YouTube sensation Danny Aarons.READ MORE IN BOXINGBut who else is on Saturday night’s huge card?Who is on the Misifts 17 card?Here is Saturday night’s huge bill:HStikkytokky vs George FensomDanny Simpson vs Danny AaronsDeen The Great vs Dave FogartySami Hamed vs Jesse ClarkeBen Williams vs Warren SpencerJake Cornish vs Mike EdwardsDTG vs MinikonHow can I watch Misfits 17?Misfits 17 will be broadcast LIVE on DAZN PPV.The event has been priced at £19.99 but you can save 15 per cent if you have an annual plan.You can subscribe to DAZN in the UK for £9.99-a-month, which commits you to an entire year of action.A flexible pass, worth £19.99-a-month, is also available, and you can cancel anytime.You can also pay £99.99 for the year upfront, which is the lowest cost option.Most read in BoxingCan I live stream Misfits 17?DAZN subscribers can live stream Misfits 17 via the DAZN app/website.The DAZN app is available to download for FREE on your mobile or tablet device.Alternatively, you can keep up to date with all the action from Dublin by following SunSport’s live blog. More

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    Danny Simpson vs Danny Aarons – Misfits 17: Start time, live stream, TV channel as Premier League ace makes boxing debut

    PREMIER LEAGUE winner Danny Simpson is back in action THIS WEEKEND – but not on the football pitch.The former Manchester United and Newcastle United right-back, 37, who won football’s top-flight prize with Leicester City in 2016 is set to make his boxing debut.Danny Simpson (right) is swapping the football pitch with the boxing ring this summerSimpson will take on social media influencer Danny Aarons on the Misfits 17 card which KSI was originally meant to headline.KSI was supposed to face Anthony Taylor and Slim in a two-on-one handicap match.But the entertainment mogul will now perform a mini-concert instead, with a seven-fight bill to accompany the musical performance. Elsewhere on the card, TikTok star HStikkytokky is in action, as is former Love Island contestant Jake Cornish. When is Simpson vs Aarons?Simpson’s clash with Aarons will take place on Saturday, August 31.The fight will be held at the 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland. A ring-walk time for the fight has yet to be confirmed.HStikkytokky vs George Fensom is set to headline the event. What channel is it and can it be live streamed?Simpson vs Aarons will be shown live on DAZN PPV in the UK and US.You can subscribe to DAZN in the UK for £14.99 ($19.99) per month, which commits you to an entire year of action.You can also pay £99.99 ($124.99) for the year up front, and this is the lowest cost option.The fight is available for live streaming on your mobile or tablet device from the DAZN app.You can also watch DAZN 1 HD on Sky channel 429 in the UK.The PPV price is £19.99 in the UK and $64.99 in the US.Alternatively, SunSport will LIVE BLOG the entire night from inside the arena.Misfits 17 full cardHStikkytokky vs George FensomDanny Simpson vs Danny AaronsDeen The Great vs Dave FogartyAnthony Taylor vs Gabriel SilvaSami Hamed vs Jesse ClarkeBen Williams vs Warren SpencerJake Cornish vs Mike EdwardsDTG vs Minikon More